Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Doors & Hardware

EmergencyMD; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship from senior staff

Defined route to Project Manager

Job summary

United Contractor Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Division 8 team on commercial door, frame, and hardware packages. You will work under an experienced Project Manager, handling submittals, procurement tracking, scheduling support, and daily coordination with vendors, field crews, and general contractors.

This hands-on role offers ownership of project tasks and a clear path to running your own projects as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in commercial construction roles such as project engineering, coordination, or estimating
• Familiarity with doors, frames, and hardware is a plus; understanding of Division 8/10 is beneficial
• Ability to read construction drawings and evaluate submittal packages for accuracy
• Comfort with project management software and Excel; experience with Procore or Bluebeam preferred
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to track multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication for GC, suppliers, and installers
• Willingness to learn code/compliance requirements in openings work

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and track submittals and shop drawings for hollow metal, wood doors, and hardware
• Assist with material procurement, purchase orders, and delivery scheduling
• Maintain project documentation, RFIs, change orders, and close-out packages
• Support schedule development and provide progress updates
• Coordinate with GCs, vendors, and field supervision on openings-related questions
• Help track project costs and flag budget concerns early
• Visit job sites to verify field conditions and verify against submittals
• Assist with hardware sets, keying schedules, and code compliance verification

Skills

Submittals coordination

Reading drawings

Excel

Project management software

Procore or Bluebeam

Organization

Clear communication

Code compliance awareness

Tools

Excel

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

United Contractor Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Division 8 team on commercial door, frame, and hardware packages. You will work under an experienced Project Manager, handling submittals, procurement tracking, scheduling support, and daily coordination with vendors, field crews, and general contractors.

This hands-on role offers ownership of project tasks and a clear path to running your own projects as you gain experience.